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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.36, 15,255.72 and 4,625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.36, 15,255.72 and 4,625.92 is: 6,935.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.36 : 15,255.72 = 4,625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.36/15,255.72 = 4,625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.36x = 15,255.72 × 4,625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.36x = 70,571,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,571,740.26/10,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.55

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